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1998 Iron Horse G-Spot

Velopedia Archive ID 73510

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIron Horse
ModelG-Spot
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73510
Original MSRP$1,095.00
ColorsMango/dark grey
Sizes17", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C LT
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRST 53, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 112mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-964A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STC
HandlebarKalloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp
SeatpostKalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.